A Few Locks Routes

A Few Locks Canal Boating Routes

There is a huge choice of canal boating routes for you to do. See the choice of routes below. You can of course plan your own route or ask the experienced staff at the marinas - they are always glad to give advice. There is no set schedule - It's entirely up to you .

 
Anderton Boat Lift and the River Weaver .....
Marina : Middlewich
County: Cheshire
Canal: Trent And Mersey
River: Weaver
Cruising Days: 3.00
Cruising Hours: 12.00
Locks: 8

The Anderton Boat Lift is a stunning feat of 19th Century engineering, the lift carries two boats at a time hydraulically, one up and one down between the Trent & Mersey canal and .....
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Aqueducts and Llangollen and return from.....
Marina : Blackwater
County: Shropshire
Canal: Llangollen
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 3.00
Cruising Hours: 16.00
Locks: 4

In a weekend you can cruise over the famous and breathtaking aqueducts at Chirk and Pontcysyllte -a World Heritage Site, called 'the stream in the sky', to the delightful Welsh .....
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Aqueducts and return from Whitchurch
Marina : Whitchurch
County: Shropshire
Canal: Llangollen
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 5.00
Cruising Hours: 23.50
Locks: 4

This very beautiful canal is one of the most popular Waterways in Europe, and includes the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, which is one of the most spectacular and amazing feats of .....
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Aqueducts and Whitchurch from Blackwater
Marina : Blackwater
County: Shropshire
Canal: Llangollen
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 8.00
Cruising Hours: 27.00
Locks: 4

Cruise over the spectacular Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, a Grade 1 listed building opened in 1805, and rising 38 metres above the River Dee. This magnificent 19 arch structure was .....
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Bath and return from Bradford on Avon
Marina : Bradford-on-Avon
County: Wiltshire
Canal: Kennet And Avon
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 3.00
Cruising Hours: 7.25
Locks: 2

A very relaxing easy cruise with only one lock each way, giving you time to chill and explore ! Bath has been designated a 'World Heritage City' with a history stretching back .....
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Bath and return from Hilperton
Marina : Hilperton
County: Wiltshire
Canal: Kennet And Avon
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 3.00
Cruising Hours: 8.00
Locks: 2

Bath has been designated a 'World Heritage City' with a history stretching back to the Roman Baths after which it is named and that can still be visited today. Moorings are .....
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Brecon and return from Goytre through th.....
Marina : Goytre
County: Monmouthshire
Canal: Monmouthshire And Brecon
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 5.00
Cruising Hours: 24.50
Locks: 12

Cruise through the spectacular Brecon Beacons in the National park, follow the River Usk & its pretty valley as the canal clings to the hillside in this mountainous region. Brecon .....
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Bristol and return from Hilperton
Marina : Hilperton
County: Wiltshire
Canal: Kennet And Avon
River: Avon
Cruising Days: 8.00
Cruising Hours: 25.00
Locks: 28

25 hours cruising would elsewhere be considered little more than a short break, but here the route includes Bradford on Avon, Bath, Bristol and many more towns and villages that .....
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Caen and Return from Bradford on Avon
Marina : Bradford-on-Avon
County: Wiltshire
Canal: Kennet And Avon
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 3.00
Cruising Hours: 10.50
Locks: 14

Short rural country route along the Kennet & Avon Canal to the bottom of the spectacular Caen Hill flight of Locks (does not include this flight, but you can walk up to the lovely .....
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Coventry and Braunston from Springwood H.....
Marina : Springwood Haven
County: Warwickshire
Canals: Coventry, Oxford
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 7.00
Cruising Hours: 30.00
Locks: 8

Lovely mostly rural cruise along the Coventry canal and then down the North Oxford Canal, passing through quiet countryside and open fields and hills in the distance to the canal .....
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Coventry and return from Kings Orchard M.....
Marina : Kings Orchard
Counties: Staffordshire, Warwickshire
Canal: Coventry
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 4.00 to 7.00
Cruising Hours: 32.00
Locks: 26

This cruise treads a rural route through nature reserves and pools left behind by industry. The canal winds gently through beautiful countryside, skirting the edges of nearby .....
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Coventry basin from North Kilworth Marin.....
Marina : North Kilworth Marina
Counties: Leicestershire, Warwickshire
Canals: Coventry, Grand Union
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 7.00
Cruising Hours: 44.50
Locks: 34

Pleasant rural cruise along the Grand Union Canal and then up the Oxford Canal past Rugby to the pretty junction with the Coventry Canal, and to the lovely basin at Coventry .....
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Coventry basin from North Kilworth Wharf
Marina : North Kilworth
Counties: Leicestershire, Warwickshire
Canals: Coventry, Grand Union
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 8.00
Cruising Hours: 44.50
Locks: 34

Pleasant rural cruise along the Grand Union Canal and then up the Oxford Canal past Rugby to the pretty junction with the Coventry Canal, and to the lovely basin at Coventry .....
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Edinburgh and return from Falkirk
Marina : Falkirk
County: Stirlingshire
Canal: Union
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 5.00 to 5.00
Cruising Hours: 26.00
Locks: 4

Edinburgh has a host of fabulous attractions, from iconic Edinburgh Castle with the Crown jewels displayed to the National Museum of Scotland & great theatres offering excellent .....
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Ely from March through the Fens
Marina : March
County: Cambridgeshire
Canal: n/a
River: Nene
Cruising Days: 5.00
Cruising Hours: 18.50
Locks: 6

Ely- The attractive waterfront is a focal point for boating, cyclists and walkers. The city is well known for its cathedral, whose famous lantern tower can be seen for miles .....
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Gailey Staffordshire countryside
Marina : Gailey
County: Staffordshire
Canals: Shropshire Union, Staffordshire And Worcestershire
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 4.00
Cruising Hours: 13.25
Locks: 4

A rural route through the Staffordshire countryside, along the quiet stretches of the Shropshire Union Canal, past small villages and Canalside pubs. Only 2 locks each way so a .....
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Glasgow Bowling and return from Falkirk
Marina : Falkirk
County: Stirlingshire
Canal: Forth And Clyde
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 8.00
Cruising Hours: 33.00
Locks: 48

Glasgow is one of Europe's most exciting destinations, combining the energy and sophistication of a great international city with some of Scotland's most spectacular .....
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Glasgow Edinburgh and return from Falkir.....
Marina : Falkirk
County: Stirlingshire
Canals: Forth And Clyde, Union
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 8.00
Cruising Hours: 39.50
Locks: 16

Complete the width of Scotland, and back, visiting both cities in a one week holiday. Glasgow is one of Europe's most exciting destinations, combining the energy and .....
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Gloucester from Worcester marina
Marina : Worcester
Counties: Gloucestershire, Worcestershire
Canal: n/a
River: Severn
Cruising Days: 5.00
Cruising Hours: 20.00
Locks: 4

Cruise down the River Severn where all the locks are done for you to the historic city of Gloucester - A trip to Gloucester wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the 11th .....
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Gnosall and return from Gailey
Marina : Gailey
County: Staffordshire
Canal: Shropshire Union
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 4.00
Cruising Hours: 20.00
Locks: 4

Cruise through beautiful countryside passing through deep wooded cuttings and embankments that give views for miles. In some sections you will only pass though a handful of .....
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Great Hayward and Shugborough Hall from .....
Marina : Kings Orchard
County: Staffordshire
Canals: Coventry, Trent And Mersey
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 3.00 to 4.00
Cruising Hours: 15.00
Locks: 10

Cruise through the lovely Staffordshire countryside to Shugborough Hall described by the National Trust as a Staffordshire paradise: a rich blend of landscape, monuments, gardens .....
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Great Haywood and Shugborough Hall from .....
Marina : Stone
County: Staffordshire
Canal: n/a
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 4.00
Cruising Hours: 10.00
Locks: 10

Nice easy cruising through the Staffordshire countryside with only 5 locks each way and no rushing - leading you to the Shugborough estate Journey through the historic estate .....
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Huntingdon through the Fens from March
Marina : March
County: Cambridgeshire
Canal: n/a
River: Nene
Cruising Days: 8.00
Cruising Hours: 39.00
Locks: 16

Cruise the land that the Vikings and the Romans tried to tame The sustainability of the Fenlands, most of which lie within a few metres of sea level, relies on artificial .....
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Linlithgow and Edinburgh
Marina : Falkirk
County: Stirlingshire
Canal: Union
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 4.00
Cruising Hours: 8.50
Locks: 6

Edinburgh has a host of fabulous attractions, from iconic Edinburgh Castle with the Crown jewels displayed to the National Museum of Scotland & great theatres offering excellent .....
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Llangollen and return from Whitchurch
Marina : Whitchurch
County: Shropshire
Canal: Llangollen
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 8.00 to 8.00
Cruising Hours: 27.00
Locks: 4

The cruise is for those who want a leisurely cruise along the Llangollen Canal, exploring both the Welsh and the English sides!! This very beautiful canal is one of the most .....
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Llangollen and return from Wrenbury
Marina : Wrenbury
Counties: Cheshire, Shropshire
Canal: Llangollen
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 8.00
Cruising Hours: 37.50
Locks: 24

Cruise the whole of the Llangollen canal in a week This very beautiful canal is one of the most popular Waterways in Europe, and includes the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, .....
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London cruise from Middx marina
Marina : Middlesex
County: Middlesex
Canal: Grand Union
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 4.00 to 5.00
Cruising Hours: 14.00
Locks: 8

London offers a myriad of interesting things to do and see (and to eat at) see London Zoo, float through leafy Maida Vale, visit Portobello Road Market, Camden Lock is a very .....
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Lymm and return from Anderton
Marina : Anderton
County: Cheshire
Canal: Trent And Mersey
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 3.00
Cruising Hours: 13.50
Locks: 2

Cruise above the picturesque River Weaver and its valley, where the only lock has a drop of just six inches! Preston Brook has a tunnel of nearly a mile and there are also .....
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Manchester and return from Anderton
Marina : Anderton
County: Cheshire
Canal: Trent And Mersey
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 5.00
Cruising Hours: 17.50
Locks: 2

Rural cruise through the lovely Cheshire countryside to Timperley and catch a 15-minute tram ride into Manchester city centre where there is a wealth of culture, restaurants and .....
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Manchester from Middlewich
Marina : Middlewich
County: Cheshire
Canals: Bridgewater, Trent And Mersey
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 7.00
Cruising Hours: 31.50
Locks: 10

Manchester is a dramatic mix of old and new with outstanding shopping, eating, drinking and nightlife the city has something to offer everyone. Visit Old Trafford home to one .....
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Market Drayton and return from Gailey
Marina : Gailey
County: Staffordshire
Canals: Shropshire Union, Staffordshire And Worcestershire
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 8.00
Cruising Hours: 30.00
Locks: 14

Cruise down the pretty Staffs & Worcs canal and along the Shroppie through the lovely Staffordshire countryside to the half timbered town of Market Drayton the home of .....
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Mon and Brecon from Goytre
Marina : Goytre
County: Monmouthshire
Canal: Monmouthshire And Brecon
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 7.00 to 8.00
Cruising Hours: 31.50
Locks: 12

Explore all 35 miles of the Monmouthshire & Brecon canal in beautiful South Wales- Brecon Beacons is a National Park of over 519 square miles of mountain and hill country, .....
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Nantwich and return from Middlewich
Marina : Middlewich
County: Cheshire
Canals: Shropshire Union, Trent And Mersey
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 3.00
Cruising Hours: 12.50
Locks: 8

Cruise the tranquil Middlewich Canal to Nantwich which has been prosperous since Roman times because of the Salt springs, but the town was devastated by fire in 1583, and has .....
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Peterborough and Ferry Meadows Country P.....
Marina : March
County: Cambridgeshire
Canal: n/a
River: Nene
Cruising Days: 4.00
Cruising Hours: 12.00
Locks: 4

Peterborough- Entertainment for the whole family is available at Ferry Meadows Country Park which has a watersports centre and lakes for fishing, boating and sailing. .....
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Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and return from Bl.....
Marina : Blackwater
County: Shropshire
Canal: Llangollen
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 4.00
Cruising Hours: 12.50
Locks: 4

This very beautiful canal is one of the most popular Waterways in Europe, and includes the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, which is one of the most spectacular and amazing feats of .....
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Pontcysyllte Whitchurch from Blackwater
Marina : Blackwater
County: Shropshire
Canal: Llangollen
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 5.00
Cruising Hours: 27.00
Locks: 4

Cruise over the spectacular Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, a Grade 1 listed building opened in 1805, and rising 38 metres above the River Dee. This magnificent 19 arch structure was .....
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River Severn to Gloucester and Sharpness.....
Marina : Worcester
Counties: Gloucestershire, Worcestershire
Canal: Gloucester And Sharpness
River: Severn
Cruising Days: 8.00
Cruising Hours: 33.00
Locks: 2

Cruise along the River Severn where all the locks are done for you through lovely countryside past small villages and historic towns like Tewkesbury and Gloucester and then onto .....
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Runcorn from Anderton
Marina : Anderton
County: Cheshire
Canal: Trent And Mersey
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 4.00
Cruising Hours: 9.50
Locks: 2

Lovely views of the River Weaver, with a marvellous view straight down the huge Saltersford locks. All around this area are relics of salt workings, some of which still go on .....
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Snarestone and return from Gayton
Marina : Gayton
County: Northamptonshire
Canals: Ashby, Grand Union
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 8.00 to 11.00
Cruising Hours: 54.00
Locks: 34

Cruise up to the lovely canal village of Braunston, through the town of Rugby to the lovely lock free Ashby Canal. The Ashby canal is steeped in history, this beautiful , .....
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Tarleton and return from Anderton
Marina : Anderton
County: Cheshire
Canal: Trent And Mersey
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 8.00 to 11.00
Cruising Hours: 52.00
Locks: 32

Cruise from Cheshire to Lancashire, this route can be done over 10 days to make it a more leisurely cruise, you can also take a tram into the city of Manchester if you wish, but .....
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Tewkesbury from Stourport on Severn
Marina : Stourport on Severn
County: Worcestershire
Canal: n/a
River: Severn
Cruising Days: 5.00
Cruising Hours: 20.50
Locks: 18

Lovely route along the River Severn, with all the locks done for you! Worcester has plenty to offer the visitor, including the imposing cathedral which dates from 1074. In .....
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Tewkesbury from Worcester Marina
Marina : Worcester
Counties: Gloucestershire, Worcestershire
Canal: n/a
River: Severn
Cruising Days: 3.00
Cruising Hours: 10.00
Locks: 6

With a rich, vibrant history and a beautiful waterside setting, there is plenty for everyone to discover in Tewkesbury. You can take in the stunning scenery by taking a stroll .....
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Timperley and return from Anderton
Marina : Anderton
County: Cheshire
Canal: Trent And Mersey
River: n/a
Cruising Days: 5.00
Cruising Hours: 16.42
Locks: 2

Rural cruise with long days through the lovely Cheshire countryside to Timperley and catch a 15-minute tram ride into Manchester city centre where there is a wealth of culture, .....
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Wansford and the Fens from March marina
Marina : March
County: Cambridgeshire
Canal: n/a
River: Nene
Cruising Days: 5.00
Cruising Hours: 18.00
Locks: 10

An idyllic journey through wide countryside bursting with wildlife and quintessentially English charms. As well as mingling with geese, swans and precious species of endangered .....
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Worcester from Stourport on Severn
Marina : Stourport on Severn
County: Worcestershire
Canal: n/a
River: Severn
Cruising Days: 3.00
Cruising Hours: 10.00
Locks: 14

Lovely route along the River Severn, with all the locks done for you! Worcester has plenty to offer the visitor, including the imposing cathedral which dates from 1074. In .....
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A Few Locks Canal Boating Routes